Abrégé

A system for transferring a body from a first surface to a second surface, or supporting a body during such translation with substantially no agitation of the body, is provided. The system can include yaw feedback control to promote and/or insure straightness of travel. The system could additionally or alternatively include a patient rotation sensing and adjustment system. The body can be supported by a pad, but it is not essential in all embodiments.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61G 1/003 - Brancards avec des dispositions pour charger une personne handicapée ou un malade, p. ex. dont les longerons peuvent être écartés, ou utilisant des courroies sans fin